126: How to Play Chords On The Piano
One of the most important aspects of any pianist's repertoire is the understanding of how to play chords. To play chords, you must learn some simple theory. To make it easier, you'll mainly be playing the white keys....

127: The Rolling Stones Still Going Strong In 2008
The Rolling Stones are one of the most successful bands ever. They originally formed in 1962 and are still touring forty-six years later....

128: The Material Girl To Tour Spain in September
Madonna recently announced plans to tour Spain in September 2008. Her Spanish shows will include a show on 16 September in Madrid, which will be followed by a show two days later at the Cheste Race Track in Valencia....

129: Learning Music as an Adult
While we have all heard stories of child prodigies and the importance of learning music as a child, an adult can still learn to play an instrument quite well. Even with no prior experience, the right training can help an adult learn to play music just as well as a child....

130: Guitar Players Can Learn To Play The Piano In No Time Flat
If you're a guitar player who desires to learn the piano, you're already ahead of the game. You can transfer your knowledge of chords and chord patterns to the keyboard. This means you could be playing a tune at the piano in no time. That's because chords are chords, no matter what instrument they are played on....

131: Johann Strauss & His Father: Waltz Kings
Johann Strauss was the son of a famous composer. He was born in Vienna, Austria in 1825. Johann Straus Senior was often known as the father of the waltz, and Strauss Junior was later dubbed the king of the waltz....

132: Are Gospel Chords Different Than Normal Chords?
Gospel music is full of history and soul. It comes from a rich tradition of folk songs and church hymns. Gospel stays alive by remaining relevant, taking various aspects of the musical culture of the day and bringing those aspects into the spiritual fold. In modern gospel, jazz has been introduced into traditional songs. This has sparked the musical term "gospel chords."...

133: The Top 10 Most Famous Pianists Ever
There have been many pianists in the 500 years since the piano was invented. However, the majority of them were mediocre, some were good and a very few were absolutely stunning....

134: Find Tons of Free Piano Music Online
Sheet music can be expensive to purchase on a regular basis. If you want to expand your piano music library without spending a lot of money, download free sheet music from the Internet....

135: Why You Should Sing - Sing A Song!
Best known from the Carpenter's recording of the song, Joe Raposo's composition "Sing" is about as close to perfection as you can get; and carries a useful message. Science has now caught up with Mr. Raposo; studies show that singing makes you more relaxed and improves mood....

136: Electronic Drum Sets Are Great For Practice
Consider the electronic drum set for a great way to get in your practice and still feel like you are playing the real thing....

137: Using Native American Rattles For Country Interior Design
If you are intrigued by authentic Indian musical instruments, or are looking for the perfect instrument to play in your drumming circles, you will no doubt enjoy the beautiful sound of Native American rattles....

138: Buy Hip Hop Beats That Match Your Style To Get A Record Label Deal And Get More Fans With Rap Beats
So you want to buy hip-hop beats? Do you know what to look for when you are listening to those beats? Do they match your style? Learn some things to consider when you get ready to make a purchase that could determine the success of your career. Get hip hop beats. rap beats and R&B pop instrumentals to get you noticed....

139: What in the World is Figured Bass in Music?
Even many musicians haven't heard of figured bass. Also called basso continuo, a simple explanation of the term is a short way to note chords on a musical score. It could be considered akin to, or a precursor of, a modern chord chart....

140: What Is A Musical Staff And A Grand Staff
The staff is basically a set of five horizontal lines that appear vertically thus creating four spaces and on these lines and spaces as they are called, musical notes are written. The lower down the notes are written on the staff the lower the pitch and the higher up the higher the pitch. Of course, there a little bit more to it than that, so let's go in to a bit more detail....

141: Playing Native American Flutes For A Unique Spiritual Journey
If you are looking for a simple instrument to learn to play, or are looking for real Indian musical instruments for playing in Indian powwows and ceremonies, consider keeping the culture and instruments of American Indians alive with the peaceful harmony of Native American flutes....

142: Playing Ceremonial Drums In Native Drumming Groups
However you choose to use your ceremonial drum, whether for drumming groups or in home decorating, you will no doubt be drawn to the rustic charm and Native American style of ceremonial drums....

143: Piano Tutorial - Are You Ready To Learn How To Play The Piano (Part 1)
In these times of the internet, it's never been a better time to learn how to play the piano. Why is that? I hear you ask, because, information on virtually any subject you can think of is available, with a little research on the internet, and learning to play the piano, is no different than any other subject you might wish to learn....

144: Learning Music For Absolute Beginners
Learning music as a beginner can be frustrating if you do not know where to start. There is no right or wrong way for a beginner to learn, but there are simple steps that can help anyone make learning music fun....

145: Where to Send Music Demos
I know of some excellent resources where you can learn about how to send music demos, and where you can send them! So, if you want to get noticed, listen up!...

146: How to Read Piano Sheet Music
When it comes to reading piano sheet music, the first place to start is with the individual elements of the composition itself. Before you can tackle an entire piece, you must be familiar with that particular composition's language....

147: The Wrong Kind Of Buzz
If you have ever recorded in a sound studio, then you know what "the buzz" is. It is unfortunately one of the recording syndromes that has to be dealt with. In the process of setting up your recording, if you notice white noise coming from your equipment, it is vital that you do what you can to locate the source of the buzz....

148: Using the Internet For Music Downloading and Searching
The Internet has evolved to the point now where you can actually find and download your favorite music for free....

149: How to Choose the Right Electric Guitar for You
Choosing the right electric guitar relies on many different factors such as the type of music that is going to be played, how often the guitar will be played and where....

150: The History of the Electric Guitar
The actual date and time of the invention of the electric guitar hasn't ever been recognized, although it was first seen in the early 1930s by members of orchestras and musicians....